This site is in the process of being revised due to recent changes in ICE policies and the new NYC detainer law, which became effective on December 14, 2014. To learn more, contact info@immigrantdefenseproject.org

Don't get ICED:
¡Que no le detenga la migra!:

A guide to protecting immigrants from deportation after an arrest
Una guía para proteger a los inmigrantes de la deportación después de un arresto

introductionIntroducción

Getting arrested can have serious consequences for immigrants living in the United States. A person could be deported even if the case seems minor or gets dismissed.

Use this site to get more information on how to protect yourself, a loved one, or a client that has been arrested from going to immigration jail or getting deported.

Legal Disclaimer

The materials on this site are provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. This project was created in June 2014. The information in this project is intended, but not promised or guaranteed to be current, complete, or up-to-date.

Note on the language

We use "immigrants" throughout this project in place of "non-citizen." However, it is important to be clear that not all immigrants are deportable (for example, most immigrants who become citizens are not deportable). See "Who can be deported?" for more information.

who can be deported¿Quién puede ser deportado?

Documented people can be deported if they are convicted of certain crimes, including ones that might seem minor. Undocumented people can face deportation at any time, regardless of whether they are convicted of a crime.

For example, you are documented if:
- You have a green card (permanent resident card)
- You are in the U.S. on a visa
- You have asylee status or Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

Note: Having a work permit does not necessarily mean you are documented.

You are undocumented if:
- You came into the U.S. without authorization
- Your visa or immigration status has expired
- You have been ordered deported in the past

get more helpObtenga más ayuda

If you, a loved one, or a client is an immigrant who has a current or prior criminal case, please leave a message on the Immigrant Defense Project's free legal hotline at (212) 725-6422. The Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) is a non-profit organization that provides free legal advice on criminal-immigration matters.

who made this?Sobre los autores

This project was produced through Public Access Design, a program of the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP). Public Access Design projects use design to make complex urban issues accessible to the New Yorkers most affected by them.
Este proyecto fue producido por Public Access Design, un programa del Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP). Estos proyectos usan el diseño para hacer más comprensibles ciertas cuestiones de urbanismo a los neoyorkinos a quienes más afectan.

Support for this project was provided by: The Rockefeller Foundation's NYC Cultural Innovation Fund and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.Este proyecto fue apoyado por el Fondo de Innovación Cultural de NYC de la Fundación Rockefeller, y del Departamento de Asuntos Culturales de la Ciudad de Nueva York en asociación con el Consejo Municipal.

Collaborators:Colaboradores

CUP:

Clara Amenyo

Christine Gaspar

IDP:

Mizue Aizeki

Josh Epstein

Alisa Wellek

Designer:

Petra Farinha

Illustrator:

Lau Giraudo

Web Development:

Jon Gronberg

Petra Farinha is an experienced UX Designer based in New York, who specializes in using design and technology as means for social change. prntscreen.netPetra Farinha es una diseñadora UX de trayectoria (diseño de experiencia de usuario) ubicada en Nueva York y especializada en usar el diseño y la tecnología como instrumentos de cambio social. prntscreen.net